I’ve been looking for the perfect project to showcase those beautiful daisy granny squares I keep seeing everywhere, and this drawstring pouch is exactly what I had in mind. The olive green background makes those cream and yellow daisies absolutely pop, and the diagonal lattice texture adds so much visual interest without being complicated. This is my favourite kind of project: stunning enough to impress everyone who sees it, but totally manageable once you understand the rhythm of the stitches.
If you’ve been wanting to try something beyond basic granny squares but feel nervous about jumping into garments, this bag is your perfect next step. The construction is straightforward, the lattice stitch becomes almost meditative once you get going, and those little daisies are quick to whip up while watching your favourite show.
Let me walk you through everything you need to make this gorgeous pouch from start to finish.
What You’re Making
This Olive Daisy Drawstring Pouch is a structured bucket-style bag worked in olive green yarn using a diagonal mesh background stitch that creates a beautiful diamond grid across the body. Cream daisy motifs get crocheted separately and sewn onto the bag at the center of each diamond. The whole thing is worked in the round from the bottom up, starting with a flat oval base, then building upward with straight sides.
A drawstring channel forms near the top opening, and a twisted rope drawstring with tassel ends threads through to close the bag. The finished piece has that gently gathered, rounded silhouette that looks so charming whether you’re using it as a project bag, a gift bag, or just a pretty storage solution.
Finished size: Approximately 10 inches wide by 9 inches tall (not including the drawstring), or 25.5 cm wide by 23 cm tall. When filled, the bag rounds out to approximately 11 to 12 inches in circumference at its widest point.
Skill Level
This pattern is intermediate level. The lattice stitch body requires working chains and slip stitches in a diagonal offset pattern across multiple rounds. This is straightforward but demands attention to consistent tension and placement. The daisy motif uses an extended double crochet and requires neat joining. No complex shaping is required in the body once the base is complete.
If you’re comfortable with basic crochet stitches and have made a few projects in the round, you can absolutely handle this. I’ll explain every tricky part along the way.
Time estimate: 12 to 18 hours for an average intermediate crocheter, not including blocking time. Assembling motifs and finishing add approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Materials You’ll Need
Yarn
Main Color (MC): Olive green, worsted weight (weight 4), approximately 300 yards / 275 meters
Color A (CA): Cream / off-white, worsted weight (weight 4), approximately 150 yards / 137 meters
Color B (CB): Pale yellow / golden yellow, worsted weight (weight 4), approximately 20 yards / 18 meters
Yarn Suggestions
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic, 170 yards / 156 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein): MC in Olive, CA in Linen, CB in Yellow. Excellent stitch definition, widely available, machine washable.
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK used doubled (this achieves worsted weight gauge): MC in Grass Green, CA in Champagne White, CB in Buttercup Yellow. Smooth texture shows the lattice and daisy detail clearly.
Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 220 yards / 201 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein): MC in Turtle, CA in Natural, CB in Butter. Excellent drape and stitch memory; requires hand wash.
Substitution note: Any worsted weight yarn meeting gauge will work. Avoid very fuzzy or textured yarns for this project as they obscure the lattice diamonds and daisy petal detail. A smooth, plied yarn gives the cleanest result.
Hook
US size J-10 / 6.0 mm crochet hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
Notions
Gauge
In single crochet (sc) for base: 14 sc and 16 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm, using US J-10 / 6.0 mm hook.
In lattice body stitch: 2 lattice repeats (each repeat = 4 stitches wide) = approximately 2.25 inches / 5.7 cm; 4 lattice rounds = approximately 2 inches / 5 cm.
Daisy motif: 1 finished daisy = approximately 3 inches / 7.5 cm in diameter.
Always check gauge before beginning. Adjust hook size as needed. This step really matters for bags because you want a firm fabric that holds its shape.
Abbreviations
Special Stitches
Extended Double Crochet (edc)
This stitch is just slightly taller than a regular double crochet. It creates those lovely elongated daisy petals.
Step 1: Yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch or space.
Step 2: Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on hook.
Step 3: Yarn over and pull through 1 loop only (this is the extra extension step). You still have 3 loops on hook.
Step 4: Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You now have 2 loops on hook.
Step 5: Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops. One edc made.
Daisy Petal
Step 1: Ch 3.
Step 2: Work 1 edc into the center ring or center stitch as instructed.
Step 3: Ch 3.
Step 4: Slip stitch into the same center stitch. One petal made.
Lattice Stitch
The lattice stitch creates diagonal diamond shapes. Each repeat consists of a chain-5 arch anchored by slip stitches into the arches of the previous round in a staggered offset pattern. The offset shifts by half a repeat each round, creating the diagonal diamond visual. Full instructions are included in the body section.
Twisted Rope Cord
Cut 6 strands of CA each 60 inches long. Hold all 6 strands together. Anchor one end to a fixed point (a doorknob works well). Twist the bundle tightly in one direction until the yarn begins to kink back on itself when slack is allowed in the middle. Fold the twisted bundle in half, allow it to twist back on itself naturally, and smooth out any uneven sections. Tie an overhand knot at each end to secure. Trim ends to approximately 0.5 inch beyond the knot. Each finished cord is approximately 22 to 24 inches long. Make 2 cords.
Pattern Notes Before You Begin
1. The base is worked in joined rounds with a turning chain, not in a continuous spiral, so the seam is visible but minimal.
2. The body lattice stitch is worked in joined rounds. At the start of each round, a beginning chain establishes the first arch. At the end of each round, the last slip stitch joins into the top of the beginning chain.
3. Stitch markers are essential in the lattice body. Place a marker at the very first slip stitch of each round to track round beginnings.
4. The lattice stitch does not have a traditional stitch count in the way solid fabric does. Instead, count the number of chain-5 arches per round. The instructions state arch counts.
5. Daisy motifs are made separately and sewn on after the body is complete. Each daisy center is worked in CB (yellow) and petals in CA (cream).
6. There are 9 daisy motifs total: approximately 5 visible on the front/sides and 4 on the back, sitting at the centers of the diamond shapes.
7. The drawstring threads through eyelets formed in the drawstring channel round. Two separate cords are each threaded through all eyelets starting from opposite sides so both tassels hang on the front.
8. When working the base oval, the two short ends are worked around chain ends. Count carefully.
9. Right side faces outward throughout.
10. All yarn ends should be woven in on the wrong side before assembling motifs.
Crochet Pattern Instructions
Section 1: Oval Base
The base is a flat oval. It begins with a foundation chain, then rounds are worked around both sides of the chain.
Foundation chain: With MC and J-10 hook, ch 17.
Rnd 1 (RS): Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 15 across. Work 3 sc in the last ch (this is one short end). Rotate work and sc 14 along the opposite side of the foundation chain. Work 3 sc in the first ch (this is the other short end). Sl st to first sc to join. (34 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as stitch here or throughout base). Work 2 sc in first st (inc). Sc 13. Inc in each of next 3 sts. Sc 13. Inc in each of last 2 sts. Sl st to join. (40 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1. Inc in first st. Sc 1. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 1. Inc. Sc 1. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 1. Sl st to join. (46 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1. Inc. Sc 2. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 2. Inc. Sc 2. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 2. Sl st to join. (52 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1. Inc. Sc 3. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 3. Inc. Sc 3. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 3. Sl st to join. (58 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1. Inc. Sc 4. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 4. Inc. Sc 4. Inc. Sc 13. Inc. Sc 4. Sl st to join. (64 sc)
Do not fasten off. The base should measure approximately 8 inches long by 5.5 inches wide (20 cm by 14 cm) at this point.
Checkpoint 1: After the base, your oval should lie flat without curling and measure approximately 8 inches by 5.5 inches. If it cups or ruffles, adjust hook size and restart.
Section 2: Body Transition Round
Before beginning the lattice pattern, work one transition round that establishes the arch foundation.
Rnd 7 (Transition): Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (64 sc)
Note: 64 sc divides into 16 groups of 4, which supports a 4-stitch lattice repeat with 16 arches per round.
Section 3: Body in Lattice Stitch
The lattice body creates the diagonal diamond grid. Each arch is formed by ch 5, skipping 3 stitches or the space between arches, and anchoring with a sl st.
How to read lattice rounds: In Round 8, arches are formed by anchoring into single crochet stitches of the transition round. From Round 9 onward, arches anchor into the center (3rd ch) of the ch-5 arches of the previous round in an offset pattern. The offset is half a repeat (2 stitches) so diamonds form diagonally.
Rnd 8: Ch 5 (counts as first half-arch plus anchor). Sl st into the 5th sc from the base of your ch 5 (skip 3 sc, sl st in the 4th sc). (Ch 5, sk 3 sc, sl st in next sc) 15 times. Ch 2, dc into the base sl st to close the final arch (this creates the 16th arch and positions hook at center). (16 ch-5 arches)
Note on Rnd 8 closing arch technique: The ch 2 plus dc at the end of the round creates a symmetrical final arch and brings the hook to the center of that arch for the start of the next round. This technique is used throughout the body.
Rnd 9 (offset begins): Sl st into center of the closing arch of Rnd 8. (Ch 5, sl st into center ch of next arch) 15 times. Ch 2, dc into base sl st. (16 ch-5 arches)
Rnd 10: Sl st into center of closing arch. (Ch 5, sl st into center ch of next arch) 15 times. Ch 2, dc into base sl st. (16 ch-5 arches)
Rnds 11-20: Rep Rnd 10. (16 ch-5 arches each round)
After Rnd 20, the lattice body measures approximately 7 inches tall from the base transition round.
Checkpoint 2: After completing the lattice body (Rnds 8 to 20), the bag body should measure approximately 7 inches / 18 cm from the base edge to the top of the last lattice round. You should count 16 evenly spaced diamonds around the circumference.
Section 4: Top Solid Round
Work one solid single crochet round to close up the lattice arches and create a firm base for the drawstring channel.
Rnd 21: Ch 1. Work 4 sc into each ch-5 arch around. Sl st to join. (64 sc)
Section 5: Drawstring Channel
The drawstring channel is a series of eyelet rounds.
Rnd 22: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of ch 3. (64 dc)
Rnd 23 (eyelet round): Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in next dc. (Ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc) 15 times. Ch 2, sk 2 dc. Sl st to top of ch 3. (16 ch-2 eyelets, 32 dc)
Rnd 24: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each dc and 2 dc in each ch-2 sp around. Sl st to top of ch 3. (64 dc)
Checkpoint 3: After Rnd 24, the drawstring channel band should measure approximately 1.25 inches / 3 cm tall and there should be 16 evenly spaced eyelets around the round.
Section 6: Ruffle Opening Edge
Rnd 25: Ch 1. (Sc 1, inc) rep around. Sl st to join. (96 sc)
Rnd 26: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (96 sc)
Rnd 27: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (96 sc)
Fasten off MC. Weave in end.
The ruffle creates the gentle gathered top edge visible on the finished bag.
Section 7: Daisy Motif (Make 9)
Each daisy is worked in joined rounds. Make 9 total.
Round 1 (center): With CB, magic ring (adjustable loop). Ch 1. Work 10 sc into ring. Pull ring closed. Sl st to first sc to join. (10 sc)
Round 2 (inner petal base): Still in CB. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join. Fasten off CB. (20 sc)
Round 3 (petal round): Join CA in any st of Rnd 2. (Ch 3, edc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st) 10 times. The final sl st of the 10th repeat joins into the base sl st. Fasten off CA leaving a 12-inch tail for sewing. (10 petals)
Finished daisy diameter: approximately 3 inches / 7.5 cm.
Make 9 daisies total. Weave in the short CB end only; leave CA sewing tail long.
Section 8: Assembling and Sewing on Daisies
Lay the bag flat. Identify the 16 diamond shapes in the lattice body. The diamonds on the lower portion of the body and the mid-section are the primary placement zones.
Placement guide:
Total: 9 daisies.
To sew: Thread the long CA tail onto a tapestry needle. Position each daisy over the center of a diamond, right side facing out. Using the tail, whip stitch around the outer edge of the yellow center circle (Rnd 2) to tack the daisy flat against the bag surface. Pass the needle through to the wrong side and weave in securely. The petals should fan outward freely.
Section 9: Drawstring Cords
Make 2 twisted rope cords following the Twisted Rope Cord instructions under Special Stitches.
Threading: Hold the bag with the front facing you. Starting from the right eyelet at the front, thread Cord 1 through all 16 eyelets around the bag (going in and out of each eyelet) ending back at the front. Starting from the left eyelet at the front (the eyelet directly to the left of where Cord 1 entered), thread Cord 2 through all 16 eyelets in the same direction, ending back at the front. When pulled, both tassels hang at the front center of the bag. Pull both cords to gather the opening.
Section 10: Tassels
Each cord already has an overhand knot at its lower end. To make the tassels:
Cut 30 strands of CA each 8 inches long per tassel (60 strands total for 2 tassels).
For each tassel: Hold 30 strands together. Fold them in half. Use a short piece of olive MC yarn to tie the bundle tightly just below the fold (approximately 0.5 inch below the fold). This creates the tassel head. Thread the fold loop of the tassel bundle onto the end knot of the drawstring cord so the cord knot sits inside the tassel head. Wrap olive MC yarn several times around the tassel neck (0.5 inch below the fold) and tie off securely. Trim the tassel fringe to approximately 2.5 inches below the neck wrap. Each finished tassel measures approximately 3 inches.
Size Customization Tips
To make the bag larger: Work additional increase rounds in the base (following the same increase pattern with 6 additional stitches per round) until the desired base size is reached. Then adjust the body stitch count accordingly. The lattice stitch repeat is a multiple of 4, so your final sc count at the top of the base must be divisible by 4.
To make the bag smaller: Reduce base rounds by 1 or 2, ending on a multiple of 4 stitch count. You may reduce to 48 sc (12 arches) for a small pouch version approximately 8 inches wide.
To make the bag taller: Add additional lattice rounds (Rnds 10 pattern) between Rnd 20 and Rnd 21. Each additional 2 rounds adds approximately 1 inch of height.
To change the number of daisies: Each diamond in the lattice can hold one daisy. With 16 diamonds per round and approximately 3 to 4 rows of full diamonds in the body, up to 20 daisies could be placed. For a sparser look, use 6 to 7 daisies.
Finishing and Blocking
Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side using a tapestry needle, passing the needle through the back loops of surrounding stitches in opposing directions for security.
Wet blocking is recommended for cotton and wool versions. Dampen the finished bag, gently squeeze out excess water in a towel, and shape the bag over a rounded form (a balloon or stuffed plastic bag works well) to the finished dimensions. Allow to dry completely before removing the form.
For acrylic yarn: Steam blocking is preferred. Hold a steam iron 1 to 2 inches above the fabric and pass over the body and daisies. Do not press the iron directly onto the yarn. Shape daisies gently with fingers while warm and allow to cool in place.
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold on gentle cycle in a mesh laundry bag if using Vanna’s Choice or other machine-washable acrylic. Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent if using wool (Cascade 220 or similar). Press gently between clean towels. Reshape and dry flat.
Do not iron directly. Do not wring or twist.
Store the bag stuffed lightly with tissue paper to maintain shape when not in use.
You Did It!
Thank you so much for choosing this pattern for your next project. I really hope you love making this Olive Daisy Drawstring Pouch as much as I loved designing it. Those little daisies against the olive lattice just make my heart happy every time I look at it.
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